June 29 – On this date in Montana
history in 1936 state Public Works Administration Director V. H. Walsh reported
that 51 projects costing $6.7 million had been completed in Montana since the
federal program was begun in 1933. He said 17 more projects costing $3.4
million were underway, and announced new plans for a new Bozeman high school,
Livingston irrigation ditch, Billings drainage system, Park County Irrigation
canal, and a Flint Creek water conservation project.
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Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
June 28 – On this date in Montana
history in 1982 a terrible hail storm with grapefruit-sized hail stones ripped
apart the Capitol City of Helena. Insurance adjusters were called in from
across the nation to deal with the thousands of insurance claims. Millions of
dollars in damages resulted in the region -- from dented and windowless autos,
to 35 heavily damaged National Guard helicopters, to crop damage. Roofer’s
nails were still causing flat tires months later as nearly all roofs had to be
repaired. Montana Historical Society
personnel spent the night in the building protecting priceless artwork and
collections when 47 windows were knocked out in the building.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
June 27 – On this date in Montana
history in 1925 the first significant earthquake in the state’s history
occurred. It was centered near Three Forks and had a magnitude 6 on the Richter
scale. It was felt throughout the state as well as in bordering states. It
stranded trains, caused major property damage including destroying the
courthouse in White Sulphur Springs, but resulted in only a few minor injuries
to citizens.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
June 26 – On this day in Montana
history in 2008 Crow historian Joe Medicine Crow was belatedly awarded the
Bronze Star for his service in France in WWII and also made a knight of the
French Legion of Honor by the French army. Medicine Crow said “it’chik” the
Crow word for “very good.” French
Counsul General Pierre-Francois Mourier said in ceremonies at Garryowen:
“France has not forgotten – France will never forget – your sacrifices.” In
addition to counting four coups in the war, Medicine Crow was honored for being
the first American into Germany – a feat captured on film by a Stars and
Stripes photographer. “I was the first
American soldier to jump into Germany and an Indian Warrior at that,” Medicine
Crow said.
Monday, June 25, 2012
June 25 – On this day in Montana
history in 1876 when the gun smoke cleared on the hills above the Little Big
Horn River, Gen. George Armstrong Custer and about 260 of his men including his
Indian Scouts lay dead. The Sioux called it the battle of Greasy Grass and it
was the last major victory for Sitting Bull and the estimated 2,000 Sioux,
Arapaho and Cheyenne warriors who had once called the area home.
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